Pork Loin and Vegetables

Serves

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6

Cost/Serving

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$1.10

Serving Size: 3 ounces meat and 1 cup vegetables

Ingredients

  • 2 cups onions (cut in wedges) (about 1/2 pound or 2 medium onions)
  • 2 cups potatoes, diced (about 12 ounces or 2 medium)
  • 2 cups baby carrots or 3/4 pound regular carrots, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons oil (canola or vegetable), divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 1/4 pounds pork loin
  • For Rub:
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Mix vegetables with 1 tablespoon oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Lay vegetables around the edge of a 9"x 13" pan. Put in oven.
  4. Use a small bowl to make the rub. Mix the brown sugar, garlic, pepper, and salt in the bowl.
  5. Sprinkle the rub over the loin. Press gently so the rub sticks to the roast. Wash your hands after handling the raw meat.
  6. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the loin. Brown the sides of meat. Cook about 2-3 minutes per side.
  7. Transfer the pork to the center of the pan with vegetables. Bake for about 40 minutes. Check the temperature after 30 minutes in the oven.
  8. Remove from oven when meat thermometer reads 145ºF. Let set for 5 minutes. Slice and serve.

Tips

Allow meat to rest for at least 3 minutes before slicing for safety and quality.

Nutrition Facts

6 Servings Per Recipe
Serving Size: 3 ounces meat and 1 cup vegetables

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240


 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
10%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
 
Cholesterol 55mg
18%
Sodium 310mg
13%
Total Carbohydrates 19g
7%
Dietary Fiber 4g
14%
Total Sugars 7g
 
Includes 2g Added Sugars
4%
Protein 22g
 

Vitamin D 0.4mcg
2%
Calcium 31mg
2%
Iron 2mg
11%
Potassium 749mg
16%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.